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Two alphabets introduced by a Maltese cross and a crown. Scattered motifs at the bottom including a seated Chinese figure, a man and a dog, birds and flowers and the initial "P" in a floral wreath. The sacred monogram (IHS) is at the top. The border is made of eight different floral bands, embroidered two on each side.
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Details
- Title: Sampler
- Date Created: 1801–50
- Location Created: Italy
- Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
- Medium: Medium: silk on linen Technique: cross stitch on plain weave foundation; counted stitches
- Credit line: Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection
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